Enterprise Systems Engineer SME - Software

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; California, El Segundo (MO, CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Enterprise Systems Engineer SME to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting critical Command and Control systems engineering efforts, where you will lead software engineering initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You will engage in managing the software development lifecycle, driving requirements analysis, and ensuring successful integration of advanced systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in systems engineering, excellent communication skills, and a passion for problem-solving. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national defense projects in a hybrid work environment, all while being part of a 100% employee-owned company committed to its employees' success.

Benefits

20 days PTO/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match

Semi-annual bonus eligibility

$10,000 annual tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Zero deductible health insurance

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in DoD/IC or industry.
• 8+ years of systems engineering experience required.
• Strong software engineering and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support software engineering activities and manage systems engineering lifecycle.
• Engage with stakeholders and manage software development processes.
• Provide technical expertise and support integration activities.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Software Engineering

Database Management

Agile Development

Cyber Security

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

M.S. in Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Confluence

SQL

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Enterprise Systems Engineer SME - Software to support the Operational Command and Control (C2) Acquisition Delta Systems Engineering, Integration, & Test (SEIT) team, located at USSF Space Systems Command (SSC) in El Segundo, CA. The C2 Acquisition Delta oversees the software and architecture development within the C2 Joint Capability Areas (JCAs). A successful candidate should be a self-starter who possesses initiative, excellent communication skills, the ability to lead and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and is a proven problem solver.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company-wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities

As a Enterprise Systems Engineer SME - Software with MTSI, you will support the Operational Command and Control (C2) Acquisition Delta Systems Engineering, Integration, & Test (SEIT) team, located at USSF Space Systems Command (SSC) in El Segundo, CA. The C2 Acquisition Delta oversees the software and architecture development within the C2 Joint Capability Areas (JCAs). A successful candidate should be a self-starter who possesses initiative, excellent communication skills, the ability to lead and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and is a proven problem solver.

Job responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Software Engineering liaison performing cross-cutting analysis of various software applications being developed and delivered to unique customers.
• Managing systems engineering activities throughout the software development life cycle.
• Developing customer requirements and architecture risk analysis assessments.
• Developing software engineering processes and procedures to support software applications located in both local and cloud infrastructures and/or platform.
• Engaging across multiple stakeholders, developer teams from the Government and Industry.
• Identifying, capturing and tracking capabilities and requirements relationships and inter-dependencies across the enterprise, and providing recommendations based on analysis and systems engineering best practices.
• Providing software engineering expertise supporting proposed technical baseline changes in areas such as capabilities development document (CDD) and mission impact analysis, inter-pendency impacts, prioritization, and implementation plans.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of integration roadmap artifacts, and capturing enterprise-wide program’s key events and integration/test activities to aid in communications and decision making.
• Functioning within an Agile development environment and adhere to industry best practices.
• Supporting the development of DoDAF viewpoints and models.
• Supporting integration activities and discussions that extend beyond the C2 Acquisition Delta (i.e. NRO, MDA, DAFRCO, SpRCO, SpOC Mission Area Teams, etc.).
• Providing technical expertise and systems integration support to customers.
• Performing systems engineering and program management functions in support of major reviews, technical evaluations, and requirements verification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of systems engineering experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of Special Access Programs (SAP) and/or TS/SCI experience.
• Demonstrated experience with database management tools (DOORS, Access, Jira, Confluence SQL).
• Familiarity with custom and low code/no code applications.
• Experience with application best practices.
• Familiarity with cyber security application requirements.
• Experience in the implementation and management of application.
• Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
• Understanding of software related topics such as database design, content management systems, and enterprise service bus architecture.
• Understanding of software testing strategies.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines executing in parallel.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture, communications, and agile development methodologies.
• Experience with aspects of systems engineering such as requirements elicitation, analysis, derivation and traceability, functional analysis and allocation, WBS, trade studies, modeling and simulation, metrics, risk management, integration and test, verification and validation.
• Extremely motivated individual who is a self-starter and works well in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable working, interfacing, and interrelating with diverse personnel and dynamic teams.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, specifically attention to detail along with effective time and project management.
• Experience with presenting and communicating technical data to various audiences (government and leadership audience experience preferred).
• Willingness to mentor colleagues.

Desired Experience:

• Experience working with DoD or IC acquisition organizations.
• Experience working specifically on a Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) or Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contract.
• Experience working with Space Systems Command (SSC).
• Familiarity with commercial cloud computing platforms: AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with application optimization/performance pitfalls.
• Experience with UML/SysML modeling languages and DoDAF/UAF frameworks.

Education /Certification Requirements:

• B.S. in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related scientific discipline (required).
• M.S. in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related scientific discipline (highly desired).

Security Clearance Level Required:

• Active Top Secret, and SCI eligible.
• Special Access Program (SAP) eligible.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Location/Travel Requirements:

• Place of work is El Segundo, CA area, Hybrid (on-site/telework).
• May require travel up to 20% of time within the continental United States.

The pay range for this position in California is $185,000/year to $215,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.